Basilica of San Frediano
Basilica of San Frediano features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Lucca. Give it roughly ~30 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type religious
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Lucca Lucca guide
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About Basilica of San Frediano
The basilica of San Frediano in the north of old Lucca, a Romanesque church of the twelfth century with a great golden mosaic of the Ascension on its front and the body of Saint Zita inside.
The church was rebuilt from 1112 and consecrated in 1147. The gold mosaic on its front, of the thirteenth century, shows Christ rising to heaven above the apostles. Inside are a carved font of the twelfth century and the body of Saint Zita, the patron of servants.
The basilica charges a small entry fee, with a combined ticket for the bell tower. Visits stop from half an hour before services. The mosaic can be seen from the square at any time.
Did you know? The gold mosaic on the front of San Frediano in Lucca, of the thirteenth century, shows Christ rising to heaven in an oval of light above the twelve apostles.
How long is a visit to Basilica of San Frediano?
Set aside roughly ~30 min for Basilica of San Frediano. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Basilica of San Frediano worth your time?
Basilica of San Frediano is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Lucca, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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